...and the only other way to remove the death penalty as a possibility would be for the defense to somehow persuade jurors to convict Cruz of a lesser charge, such as second-degree murder. “The odds of that are slim to none, with an emphasis on none,” said former prosecutor Ken Padowitz, now a defense attorney. “The evidence in this case is so public and so overwhelming that it’s insurmountable.” By RAFAEL OLMEDA SOUTH FLORIDA SUN SENTINEL | OCT 14, 2021 AT 8:42 PM [...]

"He adamantly disputes these charges and we intend to show that he is not guilty of these charges and prove his innocence in the courtroom," Padowitz said. By Claire Metz Updated: 4:51 PM EDT Jun 9, 2021 ORANGE CITY, Fla. — A lawyer representing an OB-GYN accused of inappropriately touching a patient in Orange City says his client is innocent. Dr. George Besong was arrested Friday. "He's s a very, very serious professional who takes great pride [...]

“I was a prosecutor for 16 years, and there were many times I thought someone committed perjury, but what I believe and what I can prove with evidence are two different things,” Padowitz said. BY DAVID GOODHUE APRIL 22, 2021 The perjury charge that led to Wednesday’s arrest of Broward Public Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie is extremely rare and difficult to prosecute, legal experts said Thursday. And in the wake of the charge, handed down by a [...]

KENNETH PADOWITZ P.A. AWARDED U.S. NEWS AND BEST LAWYERS "BEST LAW FIRM" RANKINGS 2021 Ken Padowitz has already been awarded the "Best Lawyers" recognition in 2020 and 2021

Ken Padowitz was a prosecutor for 16 years and is currently a criminal defense attorney and professor. “Here they were served with a legal subpoena for the evidence and they are staying no, ‘We’re not going to honor that legal subpoena unless you meet our conditions and come to a legal agreement with us,’” he said. “That is absurd, obscene and anti-community, and this is the community McDonald’s serves.” HIALEAH, Fla. – An 84-year-old woman was attacked at a South [...]

Ken Padowitz, a former prosecutor and now a defense attorney and a law professor, said it is “outrageous” that the bond is so low. “The bond should be much, much higher than $1,500,” Padowitz said. MIAMI, Fla. – Joshua King is out on bond and there are many who say that never should have happened. King, 25, attacked three people on Miami’s Metromover early in September. An attorney for one of the victim’s is asking the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s [...]

Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz Receives AV Preeminent Rating for 2020 Ken Padowitz awarded AV Preeminent Rating 15 years in a row AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating of “AV.”

Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz was again awarded AVVO Lawyer referral website Highest Ratings for 2019. AVVO directory provides comprehensive profiles, client reviews, peer endorsements, and its own proprietary rating for more than 97% of all licensed attorneys in the United States. A Wall Street Journal editorial endorsed the website for providing "at least some measure of transparency" of the legal profession. "I appreciate the recognition and will continue the zealous pursuit of Justice and Fairness for my clients in front of [...]

Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz has received the Super Lawyers distinction for 2020. Only 5% of Attorneys in Florida receive this distinction. "I am proud to continue to zealously represent my clients in the pursuit of Justice"   - Ken Padowitz Ken Padowitz has previously been awarded the Super Lawyers distinction in past years

Attorney Kristin Padowitz represents TV star Jonathan Cheban who officially changes his legal name to Foodgod... as star is seen leaving courthouse in Florida after getting the judge's sign off By SARAH SOTOODEH FOR DAILYMAIL.COM  October 28th 2019  He is one of Kim Kardashian's closest friends. And Jonathan Cheban has now officially changed his legal name to his Instagram handle, Foodgod. The 45-year-old reality star was spotted leaving court in Florida after a judge signed off on the name change. TV [...]